Deals in the works with Southeast Asia over gas and food
World's top LNG producer wants to import more food and sell more gas
Internet-based 'oligopolies' are steadily depressing the value of human labor
Demand for electronics holds, but overall growth rate expected to moderate next year
Critics cite limitations, such as ability of nations to opt out of key provisions
'America first' takes second place to trade deals being crafted by China
Exports keep region's six big economies looking good, but tailwinds are weakening
Farm products, smartphone shipments fuel expansion
College interns rub elbows with the likes of Elon Musk and return with big ideas
Leaders endorse framework after 17 years, but the 'legally binding' question remains
Shipments to China surge but exports growth likely to moderate in next few months
Southeast Asia hardens its stance toward Pyongyang over nuclear development
Broad agreement on US-less trade pact could set the tone for other deals
Ever-increasing price for sites suggests developers may be running out of land
US push for bilateral trade deals could make or break its regional influence
Duterte stresses Asia-Pacific framework is not just another trade deal
US-less pact can help set standards for an even broader high-quality trade zone
Leaders vow to work together in face of' 'inward-looking' politics
ASEAN meetings proving to be missed chance to secure China's commitment
Two ASEAN members see big economic gains in multilateral trade pact
US president had plenty of sugar for 'strong and prosperous' partners
Japan signs deal with ASEAN covering services and investment
11-nation agreement could have knock-on effects on future trade deals
Gathering focused on trade, leaving China unchecked on South China Sea issue
Leaders call for removal of 'market distorting subsidies'